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2002 Volkswagen GTI - Specs
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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L
VR6
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| Type |
4-cylinder, in-line
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6-cylinder, 15 o V,
gasoline
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| Bore |
3.19 in
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3.19 in
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| Stroke |
3.40 in
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3.56 in
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| Displacement |
108.6 in (cubic)
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170.3 in (cubic)
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| Compression Ratio |
9.5 : 1
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10.1 : 1
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| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
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174 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)
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| Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm |
174 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 1950-5000)
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181 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
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| Fuel Requirement |
Premium unleaded recommended for
maximum performance
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Premium unleaded recommended for
maximum performance
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| Engine
Design |
GTI
1.8T
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GTI
2.8L VR6
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| Arrangement |
Front
mounted, transverse
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Front
mounted, transverse
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| Cylinder
Block |
Cast
iron
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Cast
iron
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| Crank Shaft |
Forged
steel, five main bearings
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Forged
steel, seven main bearings
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| Cylinder
Head |
Aluminum
alloy, cross flow
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Aluminum
alloy, cross flow
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| Valve Train |
Double
overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves
per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
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Dual
overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per
cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
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| Cooling
System |
Water
cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically
controlled electric radiator fan
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Water
cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically
controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
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| Lubrication |
Rotary
gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
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Rotary
gear pump, oil cooler
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| Fuel/Air
Supply |
Sequential
multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.5), turbocharger
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Sequential
multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic
throttle, variable intake manifold
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| Emission |
OBD
II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen
sensors onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
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OBD
II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen
sensors (up- and downstream), secondary air injection
pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
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| Electrical
System |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L
VR6
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| Alternator, Volts/Amps |
14 / 120
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14 / 120
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| Battery, Volts (Amp Hours) |
12 (60)
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12 (60)
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| Ignition |
Digital electronic with knock
sensor
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Digital electronic with dual knock
sensors
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| Firing Order |
1-3-4-2
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1-5-3-6-2-4
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| Drive
Train GTI 1.8T |
| Drive Train |
Front-wheel
drive
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Front-wheel
drive
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| Transmission
Gear Ratios |
Manual
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Automatic
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| 1st |
3.30
: 1
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3.80
: 1
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| 2nd |
1.94
: 1
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2.13
: 1
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| 3rd |
1.31
: 1
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1.36
: 1
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| 4th |
1.03
: 1
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0.94
: 1
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| 5th |
0.84
: 1
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0.69
: 1
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| Reverse |
3.06
: 1
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2.97
: 1
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| Final |
3.65
: 1
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4.44
: 1
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| Drive
Train GTI 2.8L VR6 |
| Drive Train |
Front-wheel drive
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Front-wheel drive
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| Transmission Gear Ratios |
Manual
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Automatic
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| 1st |
3.62:1
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-
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| 2nd |
2.07:1
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-
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| 3rd |
1.47:1
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-
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| 4th |
1.04:1
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-
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| 5th |
0.84:1
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-
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| Reverse |
3.38:1
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-
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| Final |
3.39:1
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-
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| Capacities |
GTI
1.8T
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GTI
2.8L VR6
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| Engine
Oil (with filter) |
4.8
qt
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6.3
qt
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| Fuel Tank |
14.5
gal
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14.5
gal
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| Coolant
System |
7.4
qt
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9.5
qt
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| Wiper Fluid |
3.2
qt
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3.2
qt
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| Steering |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L
VR6
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| Type |
Rack and pinion, power assisted
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Rack and pinion, power assisted
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| Turns (lock to lock) |
3.04
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3.04
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| Turning Circle (curb
to curb) |
35.8 ft
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35.8 ft
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| Ratio |
15.6 : 1
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15.6 : 1
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| Interior
Volumes - SAE |
GTI
1.8T
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GTI
2.8L VR6
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| EPA |
Compact
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Compact
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| Passenger
Volume |
88
ft (cubic)
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88
ft (cubic)
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| Trunk
Volume |
18
ft (cubic)
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18
ft (cubic)
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| Vol.
with Rear Seat Folded |
41.8
ft (cubic)
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41.8
ft (cubic)
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| Seating
Capacity |
5
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5
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Front
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Rear
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Front
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Rear
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| Volume |
49.8
ft (cubic)
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38.2
ft (cubic)
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49.8
ft (cubic)
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38.2
ft (cubic)
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| Head Room
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38.6
in
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37.4
in
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38.6
in
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37.4
in
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| Shoulder
Room |
53.7
in
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52.7
in
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53.7
in
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52.7
in
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| Leg Room |
41.5
in
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33.5
in
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41.5
in
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33.5
in
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| Body,
Chassis and Suspension |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L
VR6
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| Type |
Unitized construction, bolt-on
front fenders
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Unitized construction, bolt-on
front fenders
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| Front Suspension |
Independent McPherson struts,
coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated
stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
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Independent McPherson struts,
coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21mm stabilizer
bar
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| Rear Suspension |
Independent torsion beam axle,
coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated
stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
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Independent torsion beam axle,
coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers,
18mm stabilizer bar
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| Service Brake |
Power assisted, dual circuit,
vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid
rear discs
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Power assisted, dual diagonal
circuits, 288 x 25 mm vented front discs and 232
x 9mm solid rear discs
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| Anti Lock Braking System |
Standard, all four wheels
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Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel
with electronic break pressure distribution
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| Parking
Brake |
Mechanical,
effective on rear wheels
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Mechanical,
effective on rear wheels
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| Wheels |
6
1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
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7
J x 17" alloy wheels
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| Tires |
P205/55
R 16 H all season tires
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P225/45
R 17 H all season tires
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| Drag
Coefficient |
0.31
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0.31
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| Exterior
Dimensions |
GTI
1.8T
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GTI
2.8L VR6
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| Wheelbase |
98.9
in
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98.9
in
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| Front Track |
59.6
in
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59.6
in
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| Rear Track |
58.8
in
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58.8
in
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| Length |
164.9
in
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164.9
in
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| Width |
68.3
in
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68.3
in
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| Height |
56.7
in
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56.7
in
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| Ground
Clearance |
4.0
in
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4.0
in
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| Weights |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L
VR6
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| Curb Weight |
| Manual
transmission |
2,932 lb
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3,011 lb
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| Automatic
transmission |
3,051 lb
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N.A.
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| Payload |
| Manual
transmission |
902 lb
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893 lb
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| Automatic
transmission |
893 lb
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N.A.
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| Fuel
Consumption |
GTI
1.8T
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GTI
2.8L VR6
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| City |
mpg
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mpg
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| Manual
Transmission |
24
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20
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| Automatic
Transmission |
22
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N.A.
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| Highway |
mpg
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mpg
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| Manual
Transmission |
31
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28
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| Automatic
Transmission |
29
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N.A.
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| Performance
0 - 60 mph |
| Manual |
7.5
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8
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| Automatic |
8.6
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N.A.
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